Kennedy Center warns of fiscal collapse within weeks without Trump’s name

  • Kennedy Center trustees will vote Tuesday on closing the main building and approving an inscription.
  • A 57-page board document warned payroll and maintenance funding could run out within weeks.
  • Howard Lutnick said the proposed Kennedy Center refurbishment would cost $257 million.

The Kennedy Center’s board is scheduled to vote Tuesday on closing the arts venue for an estimated two-year renovation and adding President Donald Trump’s name to its exterior. A 57-page document shared with trustees warned that the institution could be unable to meet payroll and routine maintenance costs within weeks, while officials recommended immediately closing the main building over potential safety risks. Trustees are considering 10 possible inscriptions crediting Trump’s fundraising and renovation role, including language referring to the Trump Kennedy Center Fund. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the proposed refurbishment would cost $257 million and argued that recognizing Trump would benefit the public rather than him personally. A federal judge has ruled that only Congress can change the formal name of the memorial to former President John F. Kennedy.

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